Quad 99 CDP-2 CD-player
Quad 99 CDP-2 CD-player

All components of the 99th series look very unusual. They are made in the midi form factor, they are distinguished by enhanced vibration protection (the upper casing is not made of a traditional thin sheet of steel, but is a very thick monolithic part), and have an attractively laconic front panel design....
Carat C57 CD-player
Carat C57 CD-player

This player is attractive by its design and price. The French player looks very stylish and extraordinary - the front panel of Carat C57 is made of a thick solid plate of organic glass and sparkles with aluminum buttons. There is no usual display window on the player's facade - an indication of the track...
Quad S5 Floor standing speakers
Quad S5 Floor standing speakers

The S series loudspeakers that we are going to talk about were presented in 2016, that is, exactly 80 years after the release of the first Quad amplifiers. The family composition is absolutely classic: two models of shelf speakers, two floor ones, and a central channel. Just a subwoofer was not found...
HECO Celan XT Sub 32A Subwoofer
HECO Celan XT Sub 32A Subwoofer

Celan XT series includes only one active subwoofer, but universal. The model has a huge case of complex shape, in which non-parallel walls create less conditions for standing waves and unwanted resonances. The subwoofer has a 12-inch pulp driver with an increased diffuser stroke. It differs by a cast...
Magnat Omega 250 LTD Subwoofer
Magnat Omega 250 LTD Subwoofer

Magnat Omega 250 LTD subwoofer body has an original design. Its main part consists of massive MDF boards pulled together from the inside, and the base plate fixed through aluminum racks has a thickness of 30 mm, due to which possible resonances are minimized. The driver is directed to the floor. Acoustic...
Q Acoustics 7000S Subwoofer
Q Acoustics 7000S Subwoofer

Q Acoustics 7000S subwoofer can be purchased separately or as part of a multi-channel set of designer acoustics. Apparently, it is the latter circumstance that dictated such an unusual design, in which the driver and terminals for connecting cables are hidden behind a decorative shield. Moreover, for...
Velodyne EQ-Max 10 Subwoofer
Velodyne EQ-Max 10 Subwoofer

Velodyne EQ-Max 10 is positioned as the most functional model in its class, and it's really hard to argue with that. I don't remember a subwoofer was offered for the same price, equipped not only with a remote control, but also with a full automatic calibration. The proprietary 10-inch driver has a diffuser...
Spendor C3 Center Speaker
Spendor C3 Center Speaker

Spendor C3 loudspeaker belongs to the S series, following the classic one. The layout is traditional - in the center of the front panel there is a 19-mm tweeter with a soft dome. On both sides of it there are two 130 mm midrange/bass drivers. The woofer diffusers are made of ep38 polymer, partially coated...
AAD SD-10 Subwoofer
AAD SD-10 Subwoofer

AAD SD-10 subwoofer is available in three finishes (black, cherry and maple) and looks very solid thanks to a thoughtful design with decorative elements on the front panel. It also has a 10-inch driver, protected by a metal mesh. The driver diffuser is made of natural fiber reinforced with a damping...
Mission MS-DUO Subwoofer
Mission MS-DUO Subwoofer

Mission MS-DUO subwoofer is not distinguished by the proportions of the chassis or the overall design. Its feature is that the 10-inch driver can be directed forward or strengthen the bass due to the work "in floor." To do this, it is enough to rearrange the support legs on the corresponding face of...
Velodyne Impact 6.5 Subwoofer
Velodyne Impact 6.5 Subwoofer

Velodyne Impact 6.5 subwoofer is the youngest in the Impact series, but it also has great potential. A real monster, capable of developing 300 watts of power, is hidden in a miniature case. The 6.5-inch driver works with an additional 200-mm passive driver. Both drivers have anodized aluminum membranes,...
B&W 685 Bookshelf speakers
B&W 685 Bookshelf speakers

A 16.5-cm midwoofer with a Kevlar diffuser and a cast basket work in a neat small-sized case. Due to the use of a proprietary Flowport bass-reflex, it was possible to reduce turbulent side-tones. The kit also has an original plug that allows you to completely or partially plug out the bass-reflex port....
Yamaha NS-B500 Bookshelf speakers
Yamaha NS-B500 Bookshelf speakers

Yamaha NS-B500 loudspeakers have the original design of a closed case that resembles a truncated pyramid with smooth angles. According to the company's engineers, such a solution guarantees the most reliable sound without side-tones at any volume. The loudspeaker uses drivers, analogues of which can...
Magnat Quantum 630A Subwoofer
Magnat Quantum 630A Subwoofer

Magnat Quantum 630A subwoofer is distinguished by its solid dimensions, considerable weight and an impressive driver's caliber of 12 inches. It is installed on the bottom wall of the case and works to the floor. The waves reflected from it enhance sound pressure due to phase interaction, which can give...
Energy ESW-M6 Subwoofer
Energy ESW-M6 Subwoofer

Energy ESW-M6 can be classified as ultra-compact. This cube with an edge of 20 cm weighs about five kilograms, which is why at first it seems like a beautiful toy. However, it contains as many as three drivers: a 6.5-inch active one with an anodized aluminum membrane on a proprietary elliptical suspension...
Focal Chorus 726 Floor standing speakers
Focal Chorus 726 Floor standing speakers

The most stout in the series three-way systems Chorus 726 are produced with the same dimensions, with the same acoustic design (bass-reflex with a forward port) and have a similar tapering shape with non-parallel side walls made of MDF. External differences can be found only in the finish - the design...
Tannoy Revolution 1001 Subwoofer
Tannoy Revolution 1001 Subwoofer

Tannoy Revolution 1001 subwoofer has a long-stroke 10-inch driver of the original design with a powerful magnetic system and a special suspension. The bass-reflex pipe is bent, which makes it possible to ideally place it inside the case and reduce extraneous sounds. The power of the amplifier is only...
Velodyne Impact 12 Subwoofer
Velodyne Impact 12 Subwoofer

Impact series is positioned by the manufacturer as a universal solution for a reasonable price. The older, 12-inch model is equipped with a driver with a two-layer voice coil and a powerful magnet. The diffuser is directed forward, and the port of the bass-reflex is brought out to the bottom wall of...
Simaudio MOON Evolution 700i Amplifier
Simaudio MOON Evolution 700i Amplifier

The appearance of the monster is solid and attractive. The front panel is made of three thick aluminum parts. At its center there is a large matrix display that shows large red symbols easy to read in daylight and not irritating in the dark. On the sides and below the display there are eight slightly...
Musical Fidelity A1008 CD Pro CD-player
Musical Fidelity A1008 CD Pro CD-player

The player, produced by British Musical Fidelity, is an upgraded version of A1008. The main difference between the Pro version and the usual one is in the use of Philips CD-Pro2 transport, which at one time was created as an industrial standard. It has an open spindle without loading mechanism, its own...